Germany’s defence minister says submarine maker ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems can deliver four Type 212-CD submarines to Canada by 2036, matching a key South Korean promise by reallocating boats from German and Norwegian orders. The bid also includes billions in proposed industrial investments, turning Ottawa’s looming submarine choice into a broader strategic and economic decision.

Germany’s defence minister says submarine maker ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems can deliver four Type 212-CD submarines to Canada by 2036, matching a key South Korean promise by…

At the beginning of Canada’s closely watched $40 billion submarine bidding process, Korea appeared to be somewhat behind Germany, but the tide has since shifted.